The story behind my missing finger and Digit9

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • Rick explains how he lost his index finger in a work accident. The missing finger is the inspiration for the name Digit9. The "stubby" makes life difficult for a guy who loves wrenching and working on snowmobiles.
    If you're new to our channel, we post videos about snowmobile tuning. Lots of tips and tricks for maintaining and modifying your sled and sled trailer. Mostly just DIY sled stuff for people who like to get their hands dirty or tinker in their garage.
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    DISCLAIMER: We don't recommend trying anything you see on this channel without contacting your manufacturer or certified sled technician.

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  • @vinceschaeffer
    @vinceschaeffer Рік тому +2

    got a story for ya. my uncle in his youth had gotten himself a motorcycle. he was super stoked about it. something happened to where he had to do some wrenching on the rear sprocket and chain, I guess what happened was he was attempting to slip the chain on but his left hand got caught and chopped off his left fingers down to the first joint from the knuckles. sad part was, that was his guitar playing hand. he had a little band going. he wanted to go places. I was 11 and had gotten my first guitar. he heard about it and attempted to show me how to play, he couldn't even make out a note.. the impression on his face was heart breaking. I can tell he wanted to jam with me. to show me what he had. I too had an incident on my left pinky, got my tip ripped off from a door being slammed. I know the pain very well. I was 8 yrs old at the time. but 30 years later it was like it was yesterday. sorry for the book, just wanted to share. hope you the best. happy holidays from Alaska 👊

  • @Woodsrider9338
    @Woodsrider9338 3 роки тому +19

    Better that tip than another....

  • @kchansenak
    @kchansenak Рік тому +1

    My best injuries happened in a blink, and hurt forever. Great Video! To taking risks without loosing parts :-)

  • @kevinhughes4748
    @kevinhughes4748 3 роки тому +1

    Your career choice matches your personality! I meant that in a good way! Braaap!!!

  • @joellindstrand3648
    @joellindstrand3648 3 роки тому +2

    You work out of nisku? iv heard you mention living in the edmonton/sherwood park area. i pull wrenches down in red deer. we got a big shop in nisku too!

  • @jeremymartin1566
    @jeremymartin1566 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video - Jeremy M ...

  • @jordiebrown32
    @jordiebrown32 3 роки тому

    We are twins! Same hand and finger and knuckle! I lost mine in a dirtbike chain.

  • @Po_Buoy_Fresh
    @Po_Buoy_Fresh 3 роки тому

    I LOVE triples and yours is AWESOME!

  • @cpenney96
    @cpenney96 3 роки тому

    Merry Christmas Brother!

  • @michaelroe4662
    @michaelroe4662 3 роки тому

    I feel your pain.

  • @Racer57
    @Racer57 3 роки тому

    How are you supposed to change the belt on those?

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      Theres a procedure !!

  • @drewharris3544
    @drewharris3544 3 роки тому

    I’m fortunate to still have the top half of my finger after it was crushed off with a hay baller tow bar crushed it and popped it off but they put it back on but it’s useless I know the feeling

  • @michaelroe4662
    @michaelroe4662 3 роки тому

    I did the same thing.

  • @mountaincat2001
    @mountaincat2001 3 роки тому

    Could i ask ifbl youbcould give a tutorial on clutch disassembly please.i dont mean to sound like a broken record but i learn alot so far from you since ive been subscribing to you. Thank you for your time.p.s what are your preferred clutches? Ty and keep it up.

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

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    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ldQipYy_Yx4/v-deo.html

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      These vids should help a bit ? If not let me know !

  • @davidgray3294
    @davidgray3294 2 роки тому

    Never put your finger where you wouldn’t put your tongue

  • @randybehenna3081
    @randybehenna3081 3 роки тому

    Not the only 1 that lost fingers your no hero

  • @travisalbert8756
    @travisalbert8756 3 роки тому

    Is it not 7.5 fingers and 2 thumbs?

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      Ha Ha , yup

  • @MotoFamMayhem
    @MotoFamMayhem 3 роки тому

    Damn that sucks.... Cool name though 👊😎

  • @PlaneButcher
    @PlaneButcher 3 роки тому

    Just the tip

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 3 роки тому

    I wish I lived near you so we could drink beer and rip sleds

  • @scottleclair131
    @scottleclair131 2 роки тому

    Funny story

  • @johnnnny
    @johnnnny 3 роки тому

    Yikes

  • @leonardahrnlund979
    @leonardahrnlund979 3 роки тому +1

    1st comment

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому +2

      LOL

    • @mikehd3904
      @mikehd3904 2 роки тому

      No trophy for participating

  • @flumescanada1059
    @flumescanada1059 2 роки тому +3

    You have a great channel thats down to earth and realistic. Thanks for the explanation on the loss of your finger.

  • @joshkoltes
    @joshkoltes 3 роки тому +6

    Never even noticed, I'm blind to it, one of my best buddy's is missing a few from a few run ins on a printing press

    • @caribooskidoo3997
      @caribooskidoo3997 Рік тому

      Ouch! A friend of mine crushed his index finger in an old printing press. Thankfully the bones grew back together.

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 3 роки тому +1

    I lost my hand but went to a second hand shop.
    alls good.

  • @AKproXR
    @AKproXR 3 роки тому +3

    Gotta love working in the patch.... rules? Those are more like guide lines...

    • @thatmodshop7160
      @thatmodshop7160 3 роки тому

      Unfortunately true

    • @thatmodshop7160
      @thatmodshop7160 3 роки тому +1

      I have to say working in Radiography in the oil and gas it is all straight to the point ALL safety you screw the pooch well you just put everyone's life in danger and thats from being a trainee all the way to level 3

    • @AKproXR
      @AKproXR 3 роки тому

      @@thatmodshop7160 in my years roughnecking & doing rig support, it’s always been the same no matter where I go. Most people cut corners, no way around it.

    • @thatmodshop7160
      @thatmodshop7160 3 роки тому

      @AKproXR fair enough I'm glad I'm majorly see pipelines and plants!

  • @greatalaska6429
    @greatalaska6429 3 роки тому +1

    Smashed my fingers in a ram door on a blow out preventer workin on drillin rigs. Went to the ER on Friday they said doc is out for the weekend come back Monday. They cut my ring finger off just like yours. Now I understand your name, thanks for sharing.

  • @1waukesha
    @1waukesha 3 роки тому +1

    My cuzzin lost two fingers after falling off a Log lathe in a lumber mill. When he reached to grab something, it was the Knives on the lathe he grabbed. Leather gloves didn’t help much. Lotsa shit out there will get ya killed! Stay safe.

  • @blainesloan6200
    @blainesloan6200 3 роки тому

    Got my the top of my middle finger chopped off loading a dirt bike on the back of a truck somehow it went in the break rotor and when the front tire turned off come my finger 😣

  • @jamiesnider4220
    @jamiesnider4220 3 роки тому

    I was going to say that must get really cold really quick

  • @jordiebrown32
    @jordiebrown32 3 роки тому

    Also I'm a small engine/boat mechanic and I miss mine every day as well.

  • @thatmodshop7160
    @thatmodshop7160 3 роки тому

    Merry Xmas man love your vids!

  • @bryanmayes9234
    @bryanmayes9234 3 роки тому

    Rockin a multichem shirt too lol where you located anywayce

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      Little bit of everywhere but mostly Edmonton area

  • @leviparney8165
    @leviparney8165 3 роки тому

    Hey I’m in western Saskatchewan do you know anyone that could tell me more on tuning a power commander v

    • @DIGIT9
      @DIGIT9  3 роки тому

      No sorry , got no experience with those !